FAQ

Who takes all of your photos? My husband takes a lot of my photos and was my photographer when I first started. Now I have another photographer I use on a regular basis. But I still love having Michael shoot me!

What self-tanner do you use? I shared all my favorite products and tips for the perfect sunless tan in a blog post here.

What’s your advice for new bloggers? You don’t grow overnight, this takes time. Make sure you are able to post consistently and include high quality images before you decide to start blogging seriously. Make sure to network yourself, by visiting other blogs and commenting. Use trending hashtags that are relevant on instagram and twitter. Blogging is very fun, but a lot of hard work and dedication. Good things don’t come easy, ever!

What type of camera do you use? We use this camera here and this lens here.

How can you grow your instagram?

Take high quality, well lit photos and post consistently. Tag brands you are wearing on instagram for a possible feature/regram. Use relevant hashtags and post at peak times of the day. Instagram now has analytics that show you what times have the best engagement from your audience.

What instagram filters do you use?

To edit photos taken on my phone, I use Afterlight, VSCO and Snapseed are all my favorites.

3 Ways to Feel More Confident in Yourself

Something that might be a little misleading about bloggers or influencers is that we’re all confident. Between having our photo taken all the time and sharing our lives on our websites and social media, I definitely understand why it looks that way. And while I can’t speak for everyone, I can tell you I personally do not feel confident in myself all the time. On those days where I’m looking for a little boost, here a few things I try to focus on.

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Positive affirmations

There’s a lot of power in saying things out loud. Sometimes I’ll start my day by repeating a positive affirmation to myself. For example, I might say something like, “I am enough and truly believe in myself.” An affirmation doesn’t have to be anything fancy. It can be anything you want it to be, just keep it positive!

Wear things that make me feel good

Whether it’s putting on my favorite pair of jeans, faux fur or my favorite accessory, wearing things that make me happy always boosts my confidence. Right now that means reaching for my favorite Victoria Emerson bracelet. Every time I wear it I just feel polished and stylish. I have a few different colors and get so many compliments everytime I wear it!

Taking care of myself

I’ve noticed over the years that the times I feel the least confident are usually when I’m nearing burnout. When I slow down and spend time taking care me – this includes eating right, exercising, spending quality time with my family and keeping up with my skincare routine – I feel strong and ready to take on anything.